Derouin v. Director of Workmen's Compensation Department

This is an original action in mandamus brought by plaintiff Victor Derouin, against defendants, director of the workmen’s compensation department and the State treasurer, to compel payment of differential benefits from the Second Injury Fund for the balance of 800 weeks as ordered by a referee of the workmen’s compensation department.

Plaintiff-employee claimed for injuries occurring in 1963 and 1964 against two employers and filed a request with the workmen’s compensation department for a determination of his claim for benefits. A referee filed decision No. 1 on April 18, 1966, ruling that…